"I think the funeral will mainly celebrate his life, but it will be a very sad day to say goodbye to a good friend, " he added.

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"It is going to be a very sad day and I also feel very angry that the school is closing after so many years, " said Mrs Simmonds before she entered the school for the final time on Wednesday.

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It would be a very sad day if rugby were to see segregation.

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Brecon mayor Paul Ashton said it would be a "very sad day" if some of the Gurkhas had to leave the town.

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"It's a very sad day for Oklahoma and the welfare of the horses that will be exposed to a facility like this, " Armstrong said.

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